England Athletics News - 2017

Skyrac Athletic Club have been a significant part of Gordon Agar's life for over 30 years. Now their Club President, Gordon has been dedicated to the Club and the Yorkshire Humberside region for many years.

A new research report released this month, 'Encouraging disabled people to volunteer in sport', explores the barriers to volunteering and the drivers that could improve its appeal. The English Federation of Disability Sport (EFDS) alongside the eight National Disability Sports Organisations* and Sport England commissioned the project to understand more on volunteering in sport, as well as to improve the quality and number of opportunities for disabled people.

Help us to shape the future of volunteering! England Athletics has secured funding from Spirit of 2012 to support you to improve the experience of volunteering in athletics and running clubs and groups across England. We are running a series of innovative and engaging face-to-face training sessions in your area on how to create a positive environment for volunteers

Gordon has been officiating for 27 years; the heights he has reached during this time have been spectacular, and yet he remains grounded. Originally from Chesterfield District AC, he now officiates at the highest level, but never fails to turn out for his parent club, and Derby AC, whenever he can.

The Innovation Project of the Year category aimed to celebrate an initiative that reaches out into the local community, breaking down barriers and engaging individuals who otherwise wouldn't be involved in the Athletics and Running Community.

The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) has announced that it has selected Birmingham, England as the host city partner of the XXII Commonwealth Games in 2022. Birmingham 2022 marks 20 years since Manchester 2002, the last time the Games were held in England.

England Athletics are pleased to announce new introductory workshops to help off-track clubs with event organisation. Aimed at new or existing event organisers looking at staging road or multi-terrain races, this introductory workshop aims to provide clubs with both inspiration and information around setting up a new event or revitalizing an existing one.

England Athletics' Club Run programme is a free initiative specifically aimed at supporting road running clubs. Participating clubs receive a free series of practical coaching sessions led by coaches linked to the England Athletics coach development programmes with experience in off track running. 2018 appllciations are now open.